June 9, 2025
Oklahoma wheat harvest progressed slightly over the weekend, with a few producers in southwest and central Oklahoma managing to cut small amounts of grain. Delays continued due to high humidity and muddy field conditions from off-and-on rain throughout the week. Many producers are hoping to resume harvesting this afternoon.
General summary:
- Test weights across all locations ranged from 58 to 64 lbs./bushel, with most wheat still coming in at 60 lbs. or higher.
- Yields generally reported in the mid-30s to mid-40s, with intensively managed fields yielding in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
- Protein levels on early cuttings ranged from 10.8% to 11.5%, with most locations reporting an 11% average.
Southwest and western Oklahoma
Tipton:
- Test weights: 60–61 lbs./bushel
- Yields: mid-30s to mid-40s; up to mid-60s in well-managed fields
- Moisture remains a challenge for early starts
Frederick/Davidson:
- Test weights: 58–63 lbs./bushel
- Yields: mid-30s to mid-40s
- Protein: 11.0% to 11.2%
Altus/Roosevelt/Lone Wolf:
- Test weights: 60–64 lbs./bushel
- Yields: mid-30s to mid-40s; low to mid-50s in intensively managed fields
Sentinel:
- Test weights: 61–63 lbs./bushel
- Yields: mid-40s
- Protein: 10.8% to 11.2%
Rocky:
- No wheat taken in over the weekend
- Producers hope to start harvesting later today or tomorrow
Central Oklahoma
Greenfield:
- A few loads received over the weekend
- Test weight: 58.5 lbs./bushel
- Moisture: 13.2% (other area samples reported at 14% or higher)
- Heavy rain west of town and north of Watonga; producers east and southeast of town hopeful to harvest later today
- Yields and protein not reported
Okarche/Reeding/Kingfisher/Lomega:
- Test weights: 60–63 lbs./bushel
- Yields: mid-40s; mid-50s in intensively managed fields
- Protein: 10.9% to 11.2%
Northern/central corridor (Hwy. 33 and beyond):
- No official reports north of Lomega
- Test cutting by one producer near Lahoma, but no data reported
- Some producers near Fairview may begin this afternoon
Oklahoma Wheat Commission estimates harvest is 5% complete as of today
Weather outlook
Below, see the 7-day forecast provided by the Oklahoma Mesonet.
NWS days 1–2 precipitation forecast (June 9–11):
Produced by the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center. Some areas in the Panhandle, northern and north-central Oklahoma received more moisture than reflected in Mesonet data over the past two days.
Severe Weather Potential Indications for Thursday and Friday this week!
Photo courtesy of Fred Schmedt, southwest of Tipton. Variety: AP Roadrunner.
